Square Enix Europe have released new screenshots for the PC version of Supreme Commander 2. these screenshots have been taken from in-game action and appear to be from 2 different maps. they also show some different units designed for land and water, as well as different units from different factions. Square Enix Europe have also released a few pieces of concept character art.
Supreme Commander 2
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sony Online Entertainment Announce That There Are More Than 8 Million Registered Free Realms Users
Sony Online Entertainment have announced that Free Realms now has more than 8 Million unique users registered to play Free Realms. The Game was released back on 29th April 2009, and since then, has steadily grown in terms of registered users and in the new features that have been added to the game.
Sony Online Entertainment have also announced that a new festival is scheduled to start later this week. The Festival Of Hearts is a month long celebration of love, friendship, and kindness. There will be themed events, items and awards released during the event as well as new pets.
Press Release
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – February 8, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that more than eight million unique users have registered to play Free Realms™ (www.FreeRealms.com), the free-to-play, family-friendly hit online video game. Free Realms has steadily increased its player base by continuing to support development of compelling content and shared user experience. New features, such as Player Housing, have encouraged players to customize and create their own unique definitions of gameplay, while instigated Live World Events and player parties engage the community at large, allowing players to interact, discover and explore.
“Free Realms is more than just a virtual world for our players; it is a portal for imagination. A place where players transform their house into a jumping maze for friends to compete or a petting zoo that boasts all their pets,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “Our job as developers is to listen to and predict what they want and give them the tools that inspire and compel them to share their experiences with eight million others.”
Later this week, Free Realms is scheduled to kick off the Festival of Hearts, a special month long event that celebrates love, friendship and kindness. All players will be able to participate in themed events, daily social activities and storyline quests that incorporate traditional items and rewards which embody the holiday: hearts, candies, forget-me-not cards, flowers, love potions and more. Heart Breakers are invited too, as even the Stone Hearted can participate in the world events that ensue. New Hippo, Tiger, Beetle, Groundhog and Owl pets will also be available in the Marketplace.
Recently nominated in the category of Best New Social/Online Game by the organizers of the tenth annual Game Developers Choice Awards, Free Realms continues to redefine the scope and pace of online games.
In Free Realms, players are free to do or be anything: Fight like a ninja, cook a tasty meal, raise a pet, battle goblins, set out on epic quests or connect with friends through a safe, social networking site. Also available is the Free Realms Trading Card Game: a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards. Free Realms players can also pop into select retailers to purchase Station Cash cards, which can be redeemed for Station Cash, and used to buy virtual goodies or upgrade to a Membership status in the game.
Free Realms is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up with content descriptors of Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. To play Free Realms, visit: http://www.FreeRealms.com.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development.
THQ Announce That All Star Karate Is In Development Exclusively For The Nintendo Wii
THQ Have announced that they are working on All Star Karate and that it is coming exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. All Star Karate is the first extension to the All Star Series which began with All Star Cheer Squad.
In the game you play as a young martial arts novice. you try to save a old man from a pack of ninja, who turns out to be a Karate Master. the master offers you his services and makes you his protégé.
The Single Player Mode is a career mode where, by using the WiiMote, Nunchuck, Or Two WiiMotes, you master various Karate moves to obtain seven different coloured Belts. The Game will feature a Kata editor where you are able to create your own move sequences. A Challenge is in the game and give you the chance to spar with a friend.
THQ Have released a debut trailer for the game that features alot of game-play footage of in-game action. The trailer shows various parts of the game, from single player career mode to sparring with a friend. the screenshots are also in-game and show in-game action. the screenshots show some battles as well as the Kata Editor.
All Star Karate
Press Release
GOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 08, 2010 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that All Star Karate™is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and is scheduled for release this spring. All Star Karate, the first extension in the company’s All Star franchise, which debuted with the All Star Cheer Squad™ cheerleading video game in 2008, will challenge players to punch, kick and chop their way through the game with play features based on real karate moves. With optional Wii MotionPlus™ compatibility, the game offers a true full-body experience by allowing players to experience the life of a karate trainee who is under the guidance of a wise, but humorous sensei, and is on the path toward attaining a black belt, the highest achievement level in karate.
About All Star Karate
In All Star Karate, players will follow the life of a young, martial arts novice whose noble attempt to save an elderly man from a pack of ninjas brings him face-to-face with a true karate master. The sensei, a cantankerous old-timer, offers his services and teaches his new protégé the proper techniques and disciplines of karate and guides him toward achieving the black belt. In single-player, Career mode, players will execute and master various karate moves utilizing the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk, or two Wii Remotes, in order to attain the seven different colored belts or achievement levels in karate, including the black belt. Additionally, players can show off their hand, kicking and blocking techniques by sparring with a friend in Challenge mode or by creating their own move sequences to perform with the Kata Editor.
For more information on All Star Karate, as well as additional THQ titles, please visit www.playthq.com.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, All Star Cheer Squad, All Star Karate and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Wii, Wii Remote, and Wii MotionPlus are trademarks of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the All Star Karate video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
THQ Reveal Brock Lesnar Will Feature On The UFC Undisputed 2010 Cover
THQ Have announced that Brock Lesnar will feature on the cover for UFC Undisputed 2010. THQ Have also revealed more details for the game. UFC Undisputed 2010 is coming to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 on 25th May. A PSP Version of the game will come out later this year.
THQ Have revealed details on what fans can expect the game to have. The game will have greater fighter customisation, intelligent and Intuitive combat, a Robust career progression, New Gameplay modes, and Online Modes
Press Release
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 08, 2010 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Zuffa, LLC today announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC®Undisputed™ 2010, the follow-up to the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings, UFC Undisputed 2010 is currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions are scheduled for release on May 25, 2010, while the PSP system version is scheduled for release later this year.
In addition, current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar will be featured on the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010. A mixed martial artist, as well as a former professional and amateur wrestler, Lesnar made his UFC debut during UFC 81: Breaking Point against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir. He went on to win the UFC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Randy Couture at UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar, held on November 15, 2008, and has retained the Championship since that time. Lesnar is tentatively slated to return to the Octagon in 2010.
“UFC Undisputed 2010 will deliver the most advanced and superior virtual MMA action based on the world’s most prominent and respected organization in mixed martial arts, Ultimate Fighting Championship,” said Brian Coleman, Vice President of Global Brand Management, THQ. “Through enriched gameplay and extensive new options, players will understand and appreciate what it takes to be a real UFC fighter.”
“Brock Lesnar’s intensity and relentless commitment to the sport of mixed martial arts, as well as to the UFC, make him a perfect candidate to be the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 2010,” said Dana White, President, UFC. “You want to be a fighter? Videogamers and fight fans around the world need to step up to Brock’s level when they enter the virtual Octagon in UFC Undisputed 2010!”
About UFC Undisputed 2010
UFC Undisputed 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame this year that will deliver the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Players will navigate an unparalleled roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Prominent UFC personalities, including commentators Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, veteran voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer, the Octagon Girls, referees, trainers and more, will return to showcase an authentic and memorable UFC videogame experience.
Enhanced combat will offer players a new Sway System with full upper body and head movement that allows for the dodging of attacks. On the ground, a new Posture System will enable players to deliver stronger, fight-ending strikes from every position. In addition, players will manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions, as well as experience added realism with the introduction of Southpaw stance. Players will also enjoy customizable freedom with created fighters by combining moves from numerous MMA disciplines, including new moves taken from Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling, to become true mixed martial artists.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will encourage online camaraderie like never before, as players will have the ability to form fight camps and leagues, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world. Career Mode will also return, including a new “Game Is Watching You” system that will track every action and use this information to dictate in-game commentary, opponent intelligence and overall career progression. In addition, players will enhance their Career Mode experience through online co-op sparring sessions with their respective fight camps and form unique personalities for created fighters to increase their cred, popularity and sponsorships based on interactions during weigh-ins and interviews.
UFC Undisputed 2010 will also introduce players to three new gameplay modes. Title Mode will enable players to fight through one of UFC’s five official weight classes to earn and defend a championship belt. In Title Defense Mode, players will see a fighter’s condition remain persistent but offer milestone challenges built in along the way. In addition, the game’s Tournament Mode will allow players to explore up to 16-player individual and team tournaments within one system. The mode will be compatible with both UFC and created fighters, as well as deliver two unique gameplay styles. Arcade-style play will offer the ability to repeat a fighter’s appearance, while simulation play will limit fighter representation to one appearance.
More information about UFC Undisputed 2010 can be found at www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.
About The Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa™, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, BellTV, SaskTel Max™, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Viewers Choice, and WOWOW in Japan, and Premiere Combate and SporTV in Brazil, and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com, UK.UFC.com,GERMANY.UFC.com or UFCEspanol.com. All bouts live and subject to change.
About THQ Inc.
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa™, The Octagon™ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC and affiliated entities in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the release of the UFC Undisputed 2010 videogame, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
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Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest)
QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16vVfT
360: Microsoft have announced that the 120GB HDD will be discounted in the USA to $129.99 whilst stocks last. http://ow.ly/14zv3
PS3: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the PS3 is loosing 6 cents for every dollar, $18 loss for a $300 console. http://ow.ly/14zwu
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16vXdT
QTE Blog: EA Have Released A New Trailer For Command & Conquer 4 http://ow.ly/16vXdS
The9 has reportedly invested around $15M into Red 5 Studios. http://ow.ly/14zxp
360: Left 4 Dead 2 is getting a update. various Gameplay and Map fixes have been detailed in the link. http://ow.ly/14zC3
N.Y Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is investigating several retails for deceptive advertising. GameStop is one of them http://ow.ly/14zCD
360: Peter Molyneux says Fable III is 'almost at its final edit' stage, polishing the game about all that's left http://ow.ly/14zE5
QTE Blog: THQ Have Released A New Promo Trailer For MX vs ATV Reflex http://ow.ly/16vY9B
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Mini Game Trailer For Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll http://ow.ly/16vY9A
PS3: Atlus are letting Demon Souls players pick the games World Tendency for Valentines day. http://ow.ly/14zSq
Xbox: Bungie are calling fans to come together on 14th April to give Halo 2 a big send-off before Xbox Live support ends http://ow.ly/14zTp
Concept art has emerged from 3 EA games that were in development, Road Rash, Oliver Twist, and Arthurian http://ow.ly/14zUw
PC: its reported Championship Manager Online has been canned, apparently without prior notice to players http://ow.ly/14zVj
QTE Blog: This Weeks UK WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16vZ2J
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A Launch Trailer For Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll http://ow.ly/16vZ2K
Wii: its rumoured that Sonic will be a playable character in Mario Galaxy 2. http://ow.ly/14zWa
Its reported that Wii development is in decline. iPhone development increasing. http://ow.ly/14A0F
Facebook: EA say they will introduce Madden NFL on Facebook, make it more accessible, simpler experience. http://ow.ly/14A1x
Gran Turismo PSP sold 1.8M units, GT5 Prologue sold 4.650M units. Gran Turismo Series has sold 55.450.000 Units http://ow.ly/14A2Z
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce Vengeful Gods, The 9th Expansion For Legends Of Norrath http://ow.ly/16w0td
PSP: Kojima Productions say that Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker still has surprises in store. http://ow.ly/14A3W
PC: Diablo III Artwork has revealed a Female version of the Monk Class. http://ow.ly/14A4X
Ubisoft and THQ reportedly hint that they know about Nintendo's new platform. possible Ubisoft announcement next week http://ow.ly/14A80
GC: Nintendo Reveal the GameCube was designed with 3D in Mind. it had the ability to play 3D games. http://ow.ly/14A93
The back of the Final Fantasy XIII 360 box confirms that there will be DLC for the game. http://ow.ly/14CA4
PC: Following Championship Manager Online's closure, co-Devs Jadestone have blamed Eidos for shutting it down http://ow.ly/14CNs
QTE Blog: Our 1 Year (+5 Days) Anniversary!!! http://ow.ly/16wk4C
QTE Blog: About QTE Gamers http://ow.ly/16wl1W
QTE Blog: Why I Decided To Create QTE Gamers http://ow.ly/16wl1V
QTE Blog: What A Year Its Been – The Evolution Of The Site http://ow.ly/16wlRa
QTE Blog: What A Year Its Been – QTE Gamers And PR http://ow.ly/16wnlp
QTE Blog: Tips For Future Videogame Bloggers http://ow.ly/16wpdV
QTE Blog: What Have You Played This Week? http://ow.ly/16wqjA
QTE Blog: QTE Tweets Of The Week http://ow.ly/14ZcO
QTE Tweets Of The Week
10 QTE Blog: Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16uSl0
9 QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16uTQ0
8 QTE Blog: Sony Announce That Temco's Fret Nice Is Coming To The PSN This Week http://ow.ly/16uA5g
7 QTE Blog: Cryptic Announce Klingon And Ferengi Playable Characters Are Available For Purchase http://ow.ly/16uA5f
6 360: Ubisoft have announced that Splinter Cell Conviction is coming out on the 13th April. http://ow.ly/13OoP
5 Nokia: Ovi Maps Racing has been released as a free download.its a top down racer that makes tracks based on your location http://ow.ly/13OqA
4 THQ Have said that there will be another De Blob game sometime between April 2010 and March 2011. http://ow.ly/13OwQ
3 360: A picture of a Natal Prototype has been released. its made in the same factory as the iPhone http://ow.ly/13SWX
2 PC: Atari have announced that there are over 1 Million registered accounts for Star Trek Online. http://ow.ly/13OD0
1 Game Crazy Parent company, Movie Gallery, has filled for chapter 11 bankruptcy. only 250 stores will remain. http://ow.ly/13OtL
9 QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16uTQ0
8 QTE Blog: Sony Announce That Temco's Fret Nice Is Coming To The PSN This Week http://ow.ly/16uA5g
7 QTE Blog: Cryptic Announce Klingon And Ferengi Playable Characters Are Available For Purchase http://ow.ly/16uA5f
6 360: Ubisoft have announced that Splinter Cell Conviction is coming out on the 13th April. http://ow.ly/13OoP
5 Nokia: Ovi Maps Racing has been released as a free download.its a top down racer that makes tracks based on your location http://ow.ly/13OqA
4 THQ Have said that there will be another De Blob game sometime between April 2010 and March 2011. http://ow.ly/13OwQ
3 360: A picture of a Natal Prototype has been released. its made in the same factory as the iPhone http://ow.ly/13SWX
2 PC: Atari have announced that there are over 1 Million registered accounts for Star Trek Online. http://ow.ly/13OD0
1 Game Crazy Parent company, Movie Gallery, has filled for chapter 11 bankruptcy. only 250 stores will remain. http://ow.ly/13OtL
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